Aubergine And Sesame Pate Recipe

Name: Aubergine And Sesame Pate Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 55 min
Total time: 1 h 10 min
Cuisine: Greece
Ingredients: ½ md Aubergine; 1 Crushed garlic cloves; 1 1/2 tb Tahini; ¼ Juice of 1 lemon; 1 tb Olive oil; Sesame seeds; Pepper; Parsley

?Aubergine and sesame pate is a flavorful spread or dip made from pureed aubergine (eggplant), tahini, and a variety of other seasonings. It is commonly used as a dipping sauce for breads or crackers, or as a spread for sandwiches and wraps.

½ md Aubergine

1 Crushed garlic cloves

1 1/2 tb Tahini

¼ Juice of 1 lemon

1 tb Olive oil

Sesame seeds

Pepper

Parsley

1) Preheat the oven to 200c/400f/Gas 6. Bake the aubergine for 25-30 minutes until tender. Cool slightly , then peel and puree the flesh in a blender or processor.

2. Add the garlic, tahini and lemon juice and process until mixed. With the motor running, drizzle in the oil to make a smooth paste. Season to taste.

Transfer to a serving dish, garnish and serve cold with pitta bread